The Splendid Road (1925): cast, story & where to watch
1925 · Film
Released in 1925, The Splendid Road is a drama and western film directed by Frank Lloyd, running about 80 minutes. “She knew in her heart which it would be between the man who gambled gold to win her and the boy who staked his life to win her love.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Young Sandra De Hault arrives by ship in Sacramento, California, during the 1849 Gold Rush. While on board she adopted three children whose mother had died during the voyage. While in Sacramento she is saved from the attentions of a violent drunk by Stanton Holliday, an agent for eastern banker John Grey. They fall for each other, but Sandra believes that the daughter of Halliday's boss is in love with him, and not wanting to hurt his career she leaves town.
Who’s in it. The Splendid Road stars Anna Q. Nilsson as Sandra De Hault, Robert Frazer as Stanton Halliday, Lionel Barrymore as Dan Clehollis and Edwards Davis as John Grey - Banker, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Splendid Road page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Splendid Road tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Splendid Road (1925)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Splendid Road change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Splendid Road?
- The Splendid Road stars Anna Q. Nilsson, Robert Frazer, Lionel Barrymore, Edwards Davis and Roy Laidlaw.
- When was The Splendid Road released?
- The Splendid Road was released in 1925, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.